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Arthur Matthews
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| Teachta Dála | |
| In office September 1927 – February 1932 |
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| Constituency | Meath |
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| Died | 25 January 1942 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Cumann na nGaedheal |
Arthur Patrick Matthews was an important Irish politician and farmer. He was a member of Dáil Éireann, which is like Ireland's main parliament. He passed away on January 25, 1942.
Arthur Matthews: An Irish Politician
Arthur Matthews was known for his work as a farmer. He also played a role in Irish politics. He was a member of a political party called Cumann na nGaedheal. This party was very active in Ireland during his time.
Serving in Dáil Éireann
Arthur Matthews was elected as a Teachta Dála, often called a TD. A TD is a person chosen by voters to represent them in Dáil Éireann. He represented the Meath area.
He was first elected in the September 1927 general election. This is when people across Ireland vote for their TDs. He served in Dáil Éireann for several years. However, he lost his seat in the 1932 general election. This meant he was no longer a TD after that election.
